Weekly Flylady Thread 21st March 2011

Dippypud

Hi all and the Noobs,:wave::wave:

Special hugs to LL, LW, Toots, Soapie, Mudbath, Boddy, Natty, Juliejim, Serena.
Hugs, spoons and sticks to those in need, just help yourself.

UnionGirl wrote: »

Thank you very much Dragon, I will give the white vinegar a try.

I've registered a complaint with the Letting company involved (but don't expect to get very far), after that I will register my complaint with the Property Ombudsman.

Also try a cut onion left overnight in the room, it works with paint. For the carpets, try sprinkling bicarb leave overnight then vacuum, as Cyclingyorkie says.

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Sweep floor
Clear worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..

Level Three

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI

Valli

part of the reason I BF was I CBA to faff about with bottles. Fed DD for a L-o-o-n-g time - she was walking . But she had a beaker when she could hold it.

Courgette

Jojo, the timelag thing sounds quite likely actually, thanks.

Tomorrow's plan then, lots of water for mummy, some cooled water for Gherkin, slightly runnier food for Gherkin and we'll take it from there

Thanks ladies!

hollyh

Evening all,

Since my last post i have

Emptied food waste bin
Brought washing in, folded it & put it away
Put recycling out
Put bunnies to bed
Remade mine & Ds2's beds
Cleared drainer
Washed up
S & S Kitchen
Tidied & hoovered living room

Off to hunt for my list, it's around here somewhere.

Monday ~ Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level Three
muck out manky pets!
Extras

1. Wipe woodwork in the living room/s
2. Sort spreadsheets/finances/meal plans etc
3. 15 minutes filing

Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before [STRIKE]replacing with fresh linen
[/STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. Finalise the easter plan.. have you got craft bit to make bonnets? When is your parade? Eggs bought?
3. Binbag dance! Yes 2.. maybe do one for charity shop and 1 for the bin?
4. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..
Level Three
Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
Empty and clean out pan and crockery cupboards.. fling chipped and cracked stuff
Extras

1. HHI
2. Wipe over oven and hob!

My Extras

Paperwork
Ebay x 5
Toy corner
Book eye test
Sort floordrobe
Reshuffle chests of drawers
Get OH to get rid of cabinet
Tidy & sweep path etc
Sort Ds2's toys
Take stuff to CS
Query CT bill

happierdaystocome

Evening all

I have read the thread but unfortuntely Im strugglin to hold on to anythin this evening, so hus/spoons to all who need them and healin vibes to any sick flyladies or their LO's who need them.

well I went the hospital this afternoon only tofind out when I ot there that my appointment had been counselled and re-arranged for monday:mad::mad:. I feel utterly exhausted now, so their has been no flyin tonight and dinner has been a mixture of processe carp.

fingers crossed that I feel better tomorrow as OH is off up north for the weekend leaving me with DD, DS and dogbot.

cat_smith

happierdtg (((hugs))) Know how annoying that is. Also, not normally Dr's fault (mine is one) It's those wonderful managers! Hope you feel better tomorrow and you get your appt on Monday.

jinky67

well done Jojo :j:j:j:j

and sadly thats just about all I can remember from skimming through

seafarers_wife

my list, thought i had better update something this week :P

love, hugs and spoons to all those that need em

Monday ~ Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level One
remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace..
Vacuum floors you can see and sofas
Level Two
Vacuum under the furniture you can move safely
Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
Level Three
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.
Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!!
Extras
Wipe woodwork in the living room/s
15 minutes filing
Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Extras
Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Sweep and mop floor
Thursday ~ Study or other reception room & bathrooms
Level Two
Vacuum the floors
Clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
Wipe down the tiles and defragment the pc while doing this.
Level Three
Clean the windows.
Extras
Clear a hotspot
Degunge around the bottoms of the taps!
Wipe cupboards and polish mirrors!
Friday ~ Childrens rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade!!
Level Three
Tidy the chests of clothes!
Extras
Clean 2 radiators or the skirting in any room of your choice!.. or if you have the bug today you could do both!
Clean any one (or more) window that needs doing

sarahj1981

Monday ~ Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace..[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors you can see and sofas[/STRIKE]
Open the windows and let in some fresh air nope still too scared of spiders, did open both doors tho
Level Two
Vacuum under the furniture you can move safely
[STRIKE] Wipe and water neglected plants[/STRIKE] Havent got plants
[STRIKE] Dust those flat fluffy surfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[ STRIKE]muck out manky pets![/STRIKE] - Havent got any pets
[STRIKE]Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!![/STRIKE]


Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wipe woodwork in the living room/s[/STRIKE]
   1. Wash any smelly soft furnishings None smelly :j
      

Sort spreadsheets/finances/meal plans etc

1. 15 minutes filing May concentrate on this tomorrow

No idea what happened to the extras whilst I was editing
Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen[/STRIKE]. Done by DH at the weekend
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.[/STRIKE].
[STRIKE]Wash windows [/STRIKE]and nets/curtains No Curtains - in rented and DH won't do curtain polls
[STRIKE]Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen[/STRIKE] Done by DH at the weekend
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed[/STRIKE] All nice and tidy
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it Should have done this as we have 1 tiny box still unpacked from when we moved in in January will do tomorrow - putting it on my list now

Extras

1. Binbag dance when will I start binbag dancing???
2. [STRIKE]Finalise the easter plan.. have you got craft bit to make bonnets? When is your parade?[/STRIKE] Eggs bought?
3. Binbag dance! Yes 2.. maybe do one for charity shop and 1 for the bin?
4. [STRIKE]Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby[/STRIKE]

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep and[/STRIKE] mop floor
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe units and appliances.. [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty[/STRIKE] and wash out bins
[STRIKE] Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out pan and crockery cupboards.. fling chipped and cracked stuff[/STRIKE] Not thrown anything away but 'fixed' my wok handle (dont want to fling until I replace
[STRIKE] Clear window sills of gibble![/STRIKE]
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI
3. Clean out fridge
4. Wipe over oven and[STRIKE] hob![/STRIKE]

Evening All

I am loving this week so far, think the weather has made a massive difference for me.
I have been doing lots of other jobs as well as doing some o the lists so am happy happy happy!!
All my washing is done for the week (except DD's bedding which needs to be done tomorrow when shes at school.
I've also cleaned all of the windows inside and half of outside and made a start on clearing out the thick old cobwebs that are there but reallllly need a hose to do this, am too much of a baby to hunt in the garage incase of more spids!
OOOOh I also started writing my toots list out properly - I Love it! Think hubby will be cursing this thread tho lol.

My friend had her baby last night after (about 20hrs in labour) so dropped her DD off once she was home. I'm going to see baby tomorrow Yey!! Then my Mum and lil Sisters came for tea (65 miles each way bless them!!) so not really done much flying this afternoon/evening but DD is off to school tomorrow so have all day.

Thanks so much Nixie I have just wrote in it my diary to look it up tomorrow I had a catalouge the other week and didint even bother looking at it (Mind you I didnt know about the spids then lol)
Hope your feeling better and the germs are dying off now

Been informed by the neighbours today that spiders aren't the problem in these houses apparantly the beetle problem is terrible in the warmer weather - so bad they cant leave their shoes in the hall otherwise they get full of them urggghhh why didnt the letting agent tell us this one! I'll look into that once I've reppelled the Spids tho

Hope everyone is well, am off to read the rest of the thread befor bed. DD is restless tonight so I may have a visitor in my bed in a bit .

Night all
S

mamaninie

Courgette wrote: »

Thanks ladies

Babe 6months old and I'm wondering if I'm running out of milk. 3 nights in the last week he has slept through (1st time). 1st night I woke up really engorged, wet sheets etc, 2nd time a little bit this morning not at all. He had a good drink as soon as he woke up and I could hear him swallowing so I know milk's still there but surprised at how quickly it's dropped off. I've also not been able to express the last few times I've tried, or at least there's only been a few drops.

I also think but not sure if he is constipated through not getting enough liquid. Poo feels fairly hard and there's not much of it and this evening when I was getting ready for his bath a piece of poo kept coming out and back in again so I'm guessing he is constipated but he doesn't seem that bothered. I always thought bfed babies didn't need extra drinks and he is nursing as often as usual and I am still feeling my milk come in so I'm not really sure what's going on or what I should do about it

Hi courgette - hope I can help a little

At 6 months your milk supply is well established and your breasts are very efficient at making milk and tailoring the amount you make for the amount your baby asks for. Milk supply will increase or decrease depending on demand over a 6 - 36 hour period (every woman is different) so this maybe why you were very full the first night and less so the second. If he increases feeds at night again your milk supply should increase again very quickly so that should be reassuring for you. Is there is anything in your history to make you feel your milk supply is particularly vulnerable? Lots of mums find it hard to express past the 6 month point - it doesn't really say anything about the milk that is available as babies are much more effective than pumps at getting the milk out.

Has he been having solid foods for long? Sometimes they can get stuck into food very enthusiastically and that will replace milk intake, which at 6 months he should still be on mostly milk really. He may be teething - I've noticed poo changes and biting with both mine with teething - it can be quite common, as well as nappy rashes, red cheeks, dribbling etc etc Again its just a passing phase - although sometimes it feels like it goes on and on.

Lots of people offer water with meals once they have started introducing solids. The advice is to give it in a free-flow beaker or open cup - you might want to check the birth to five website, but I have always just given tap water in a beaker thats gone through the dishwasher - I don't sterilise the food or the bowl it goes in after all and both my babies were crawling at 6-7 months and my floors are never that clean (hence flylady following! - yay brought it back on topic:rotfl:)

It sounds like your baby has very considerately chosen to sleep through a couple of nights and your supply has adjusted well to that - if babe decides to want to feed at night again (inevitable I'm afraid!) then you should be very easily be able to supply that milk again no probs. You might want to start offering water with meals and looking at what he is eating as it shouldn't be too high-fibre at this age. If in doubt give one of the helplines a call. Hope that helps:)
Helplines
National Breastfeeding Helpline
0300 100 0212
The Breastfeeding Network Supporterline
0300 100 0210

NCT Breastfeeding Helpline
0300 330 0771

La Leche League Helpline
0845 120 2918
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
08444 122 949